This is a copy of the original political deal signed by Mari Alkitiri and Fransisco Xavier Amaral on 1 May 2008. Reliable information suggests that they in fact had not met for nearly a year prior to the signing ceremony. The deal makers - moderates in FRETILIN and ASDT. As for MA and FXA - Enemies on a Monday, friends by Wednesday and fila fali ba inimigo ba Sabadu. Odd. Then again, it is politics.